Special fireworks at Disneyland for July 4

For the second consecutive year, Disneyland is putting on its special Fourth of July fireworks display for four days.

The fireworks display, entitled "Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky," is set for 9:30 p.m. beginning Friday and running through July 4.

John Addis, senior show director, said the fireworks display salutes the pioneering spirit and beauty of America.

"Continuing in the long tradition of Disneyland fireworks spectaculars, it will entertain the eyes, delight the ears and leave lasting memories," Addis said in a statement.

For the past 50 years, Disneyland has presented a different fireworks show to patriotic music on the Fourth of July holiday. Most years, the regular fireworks show was accompanied an encore of extra explosives to the tune of patriotic music.

In 2008, Disney specifically created a fireworks show for Independence Day, which has run every since.

In 2009, the show was extended to three nights and last year, it was extended for an extra night because of the show's popularity, Michele Himmelberg, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman, said in 2010.

After the four-day period, the regular summer fireworks, called “Magical,” will return at 9:30 p.m. each night.

In addition, Disney California Adventure is presenting a special pre-show for World of Color celebrating Independence Day. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the water show will combine patriotic music with red, white and blue colors.

Disney also has seasonal fireworks shows for Halloween and the winter holidays. See tips on how to enjoy Disneyland fireworks.

Visitors should expect crowds over the weekend, as Fourth of July is among the busiest holidays at Disneyland.